Industrial
Purchasing Officer
Confidential Manufacturing & Industrial Company
About the role
Job Description
Purchasing Officer – Local and International Procurement
Company: Confidential / Industrial – Manufacturing
Location: Jordan
Department: Procurement
Reports to: Procurement Manager
Employment Type: Full-time
Monthly Salary: JOD 500–650, depending on experience and qualifications
Career Path: Potential advancement to Senior Procurement Officer or Procurement Supervisor based on performance and demonstrated capabilities.
Interested candidates who meet the criteria can apply online or by forwarding their CVs directly to the below email address and put in the subject (Purchasing Officer – Industrial – Jordan)
vacancies@jordan-impact.jo
Position Purpose
The Purchasing Officer is responsible for supporting the company’s local and international procurement activities to ensure the timely, cost-effective, and compliant supply of materials, spare parts, equipment, services, and operational requirements.
The position coordinates with internal departments, suppliers, freight forwarders, customs-clearance agents, and other service providers. The successful candidate should demonstrate strong learning potential and the ability to progress into a senior procurement or supervisory position.
Key Responsibilities
Local Procurement
Receive and review approved purchase requisitions from requesting departments.
Source suitable local suppliers and obtain competitive quotations.
Prepare quotation comparisons covering price, specifications, quality, availability, payment terms, and delivery schedules.
Negotiate prices, discounts, delivery terms, warranties, and other commercial conditions.
Prepare and issue purchase orders following approved procurement procedures and authority levels.
Follow up with suppliers to ensure materials and services are delivered on time.
Coordinate with the warehouse, finance, maintenance, production, quality, and other departments regarding purchases.
Resolve delivery delays, specification discrepancies, damaged materials, and supplier-performance issues.
Support emergency and urgent purchases while maintaining proper approvals and documentation.
International Procurement
Identify and communicate with qualified international suppliers and manufacturers.
Request and evaluate international quotations, pro forma invoices, technical offers, and commercial proposals.
Assist in negotiating international prices, payment terms, shipping arrangements, warranties, and delivery schedules.
Prepare and follow up international purchase orders.
Coordinate shipping and delivery arrangements with suppliers, freight forwarders, banks, insurance providers, and customs-clearance agents.
Review international shipping documents, including commercial invoices, packing lists, certificates of origin, bills of lading, airway bills, and other required documentation.
Monitor shipments from order confirmation through customs clearance and final delivery.
Maintain awareness of Incoterms, lead times, import procedures, customs requirements, and international payment methods.
Coordinate with Finance regarding advance payments, letters of credit, bank transfers, and supplier settlements when applicable.
Supplier Management
Identify, evaluate, and maintain relationships with reliable local and international suppliers.
Maintain an updated supplier database and approved-vendor records.
Monitor supplier performance based on quality, price, delivery, responsiveness, and contractual compliance.
Support supplier qualification, evaluation, and periodic performance reviews.
Identify alternative suppliers to reduce supply risk and improve commercial terms.
Maintain professional and ethical relationships with suppliers and service providers.
Procurement Control and Reporting
Ensure all purchases comply with procurement policies, approved budgets, specifications, and authorization procedures.
Maintain complete procurement records, including requisitions, quotations, comparisons, approvals, purchase orders, contracts, and delivery documents.
Update procurement trackers and provide regular reports on open orders, shipment status, delivery delays, and supplier performance.
Support cost-reduction initiatives and identify opportunities for better pricing, consolidation, and improved purchasing terms.
Coordinate with the warehouse to monitor stock availability and avoid operational shortages.
Assist in resolving invoice, quantity, pricing, and receiving discrepancies.
Support internal and external audit requirements by providing complete and accurate procurement documentation.
Perform other procurement and supply-chain duties assigned by management.
What you'll bring
Qualifications and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, Accounting, or a related discipline.
Two to four years of relevant experience in local and international procurement.
Experience in an industrial, manufacturing, chemical, or process-production company is preferred.
Practical exposure to international shipping, customs clearance, and import documentation is preferred.
Good knowledge of purchasing procedures, supplier evaluation, and commercial negotiations.
Familiarity with Incoterms and international payment methods is an advantage.
Experience using ERP or purchasing systems is preferred.
Good command of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
Good spoken and written English is required.
Arabic fluency is required.
Required Competencies
Strong negotiation and supplier-management skills.
Commercial awareness and cost-consciousness.
Good analytical and quotation-comparison abilities.
Strong organizational and follow-up skills.
Attention to detail and documentation accuracy.
Ability to manage multiple purchase orders and priorities.
Effective communication and coordination skills.
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Integrity, confidentiality, and professional judgment.
Initiative, accountability, and willingness to learn.
Strong potential to assume broader procurement responsibilities.
Key Performance Indicators
On-time delivery of purchased materials and services.
Cost savings and improvements in purchasing terms.
Purchase-order processing time.
Number and duration of overdue purchase orders.
Accuracy and completeness of procurement documentation.
Supplier quality and delivery performance.
Reduction in urgent or unplanned purchases.
Internal-department satisfaction.
Compliance with procurement policies and approved authority levels.
Successful development toward senior or supervisory responsibilities.
Development and Career Progression
The Company is seeking a candidate with the potential to progress to Senior Procurement Officer or Procurement Supervisor. Advancement will depend on performance, reliability, negotiation capability, supplier-management results, leadership potential, English communication, and the ability to manage increasingly complex local and international procurement assignments.